At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dear one (exact second element uncertain)
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- fil-oh-MEE-luh
Philomela is a Greek girl's name meaning “dear one (exact second element uncertain)”. It appears in our list of Greek Baby Girl Names With Mythical Beauty.
Meaning & Origin of Philomela
Meaning: Dear one (exact second element uncertain).
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Lover of music, beloved song Actually: This is an ancient folk etymology going back to Ovid. The name's actual roots are philos ('dear') and mēlon, not a word for song.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Philomela
fil-oh-MEE-luhIPA /ˌfɪləˈmiːlə/
Popularity of Philomela
Philomela doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Philomela
Similar Names
Melissa · Procne · Myrrha · Cassiopeia · Dryope · Alkmene
